Mental Health Act 2016
sec.503Notice of hearing
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sec.503 Notice of hearing
The tribunal must give the applicant written notice of the hearing of the application. The notice must be given— at least 3 days before the hearing; or if the applicant agrees to a shorter period before the hearing—at least the agreed period before the hearing. (sec.503-ssec.1) The tribunal must give the applicant written notice of the hearing of the application. (sec.503-ssec.2) The notice must be given— at least 3 days before the hearing; or if the applicant agrees to a shorter period before the hearing—at least the agreed period before the hearing.
- (a) at least 3 days before the hearing; or
- (b) if the applicant agrees to a shorter period before the hearing—at least the agreed period before the hearing.